ICT Field Engineer

Instrata; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Competitive pay

Impactful work in mission-critical projects

Job summary

Instrata is seeking a Data Center Field Engineer to support Division 27 technology infrastructure projects in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role involves coordinating telecommunications installations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and interfacing with project management teams.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1–3 years of experience in telecommunications. The position offers a clear growth path to Project Manager roles while working in fast-paced data center environments.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience supporting telecommunications or low‑voltage projects.
• Familiarity with telecommunications testing and turnover requirements.
• Proficiency with BICSI, TIA, and data center industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and field teams on active Division 27 projects.
• Coordinate installation of structured cabling and fiber optic systems.
• Ensure compliance with client standards and documentation accuracy.

Skills

Understanding of Division 27 telecommunications infrastructure systems

Knowledge of structured cabling, fiber optic systems, pathways

Strong organizational and documentation management skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Project management platforms

Job description

About The Role

Do you take pride in ensuring mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure is installed, documented, tested, and turned over with precision? We are seeking a Data Center Field Engineer / Project Engineer to support Division 27 technology infrastructure projects within hyperscale and enterprise data center environments.

In this role, you will serve as a key link between project management, field operations, quality assurance, and client stakeholders. You will support the delivery of structured cabling systems, fiber optic infrastructure, pathways, spaces, and telecommunications rooms while ensuring compliance with client standards, industry best practices, testing requirements, and commissioning milestones.

This position offers a strong growth path toward Project Manager and Senior Project Manager roles while building expertise in mission‑critical telecommunications infrastructure delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Provide daily support to Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and field teams on active Division 27 projects.
• Coordinate installation activities involving structured cabling, fiber optic systems, backbone infrastructure, pathways, telecommunications rooms, and related low‑voltage systems.
• Assist with field issue resolution and communicate design, installation, and documentation requirements to project teams.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, redlines, as‑builts, and turnover documentation.
• Review telecommunications drawings, specifications, rack elevations, fiber pathways, cable schedules, and installation details.
• Identify design conflicts, constructability concerns, and scope gaps prior to impacting schedule or quality.
• Ensure field documentation accurately reflects installed conditions.
• Support QA/QC activities throughout project execution.
• Coordinate testing and validation of copper and fiber optic cabling systems.
• Verify compliance with TIA, BICSI, client, and project‑specific standards.
• Track and validate test results, deficiency items, punch lists, and corrective actions.
• Support commissioning readiness and turnover requirements.
• Interface with client representatives, commissioning teams, design consultants, and trade partners.
• Provide status updates regarding installation progress, documentation completion, testing results, and turnover readiness.
• Participate in project meetings, quality reviews, and milestone planning sessions.
• Track installation progress and productivity metrics.
• Support forecasting, material management, billing documentation, and change order development.
• Coordinate closely with supply chain, VDC/BIM, engineering, and operations teams to ensure project success.
• Assist Project Managers with schedule updates and risk identification.

What You Bring

• Understanding of Division 27 telecommunications infrastructure systems.
• Knowledge of structured cabling, fiber optic systems, pathways, spaces, and data center environments.
• Familiarity with telecommunications testing, certification, and turnover requirements.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, telecommunications plans, specifications, and client standards.
• Strong organizational and documentation management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Desire to grow into project management and operational leadership roles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Telecommunications, Technology Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of experience supporting telecommunications, low‑voltage, structured cabling, or mission‑critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience with Division 27 systems preferred.
• Familiarity with BICSI, TIA, and data center industry standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and project management platforms.
• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred.
• RCDD, DCDC, EIT, FE, or PMP‑track credentials are a plus.

What’s in It for You?

• Mission‑Critical Impact: Contribute to hyperscale data center projects that power global technology and infrastructure.
• Career Growth: Build a clear path toward Project Engineer and Project Manager roles through hands‑on project exposure.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside experienced project managers, field engineers, foremen, and commissioning teams.
• Client Interaction: Gain exposure to client engineers and construction leadership in high‑visibility environments.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Compensation aligned with experience, skills, and growth potential.

Work Environment

This is a hands‑on, technical role with time spent both in the field and supporting project documentation. Work is performed in active data center construction environments and may include walking job sites, climbing ladders, lifting up to 40 lbs, and extended periods of computer work. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Ready to Support Mission‑Critical Data Center Delivery?

If you’re detail‑driven, technically curious, and motivated to grow within hyperscale data center construction, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team delivering accurate, high‑quality infrastructure—ready for commissioning and built to perform.